Chapter 84: It’s hoverball day
Alex stepped through the towering crystal archway of Starhaven Academy, his boots echoing on the polished marble floor, the morning sunlight streaming through massive stained-glass windows, casting kaleidoscopic patterns of blue and gold across the bustling hall.
Students swarmed around him, their vibrant tunics a blur of color, their voices a lively hum of chatter and laughter, the air thick with the scent of fresh parchment and faintly sweet elixirs from nearby classrooms.
He hadn’t taken more than a few steps when a familiar voice cut through the noise, sharp and teasing.
"Hey, blondie!" Bastian called, his piercing blue eyes glinting with mischief as he waved from across the hall, his lopsided grin wide enough to draw attention.
Heads turned, students pausing mid-conversation, their curious gazes locking onto Alex, some whispering, others smirking at the commotion.
Alex’s red eyes crinkled, a chuckle rumbling in his chest as he waved back, his blonde hair catching the sunlight, a beacon in the crowded hall.
The attention was fleeting but electric, a reminder of his newness, his status as the mysterious elf with no past, and he felt a mix of amusement and unease as he wove through the throng toward Bastian, who leaned casually against a pillar, his posture relaxed but radiating a playful energy that seemed to pull the room’s focus.
"Morning, man," Bastian greeted, his grin widening as Alex reached him, his voice warm but laced with a teasing edge, as if he thrived on stirring things up.
"Ready for the chaos today?" He clapped Alex on the shoulder, his touch light but firm, his blue eyes scanning